I saw this location on Bite30 restaurant week years ago. They're only open Thursday-Sunday and it…read moreis always busy. It's a tiny little spot in Downtown Sanford. Their story and concept is great. You're truly supporting a local business that has been around for a long time and has amazing reviews. The owner is the chef and they have a staff of maybe 5 people total. It's personal and professional. It's fresh food made daily and you can see them working in the kitchen. If you go and eat one thing, it's the ribs appetizer. The salmon was amazing too. But the sauce and those ribs will have me going back!

Stopped into The Tennessee Truffle for breakfast and really enjoyed it! I had the sweet potato hash…read morewith a fried egg on top -- simple, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My hubby went with the classic eggs and toast, and even the toast stood out -- so fresh and buttery! The space is small and cozy, but the service was warm and welcoming, which made it feel inviting. The chef even stopped by our table to check on us -- such a nice personal touch you don't see often anymore. Definitely a great local spot for a clean, well-made breakfast. Can't wait to come back and try dinner next time!

Another fun "2-3 star/5 star" review…read more First, you guys REALLY need to clean up the area at the back of the place...we park in the county lot after 6 when it's legal and walking in that way is, frankly, gross. 2 star worthy Asked for a Miller Lite. Out. Asked for another beer on the menu. Out. Now Maddie our server (6 star worthy) made it right, was super cheerful/"embarrassed" and bought me a bar drink to make up for it...so no big deal...BUT wanted the Big Fish...OUT. Wanted fish and chips...OUT. Two of your more popular dishes I bet...wth???? Now the FUNNIEST thing? Couldn't get our bill because...you guessed it...receipt paper for the printer? OUT. 2-3 star worthy. Now, what we were able to scrounge off the menu? Really good as usual. Enjoyed ourselves, Maddie and one of her colleauges (they seem to have had all the tables by themselves?) were uber friendly and fun and made us chuckle about the situation, and other things so we had a light hearted, nice time. (5 star worthy) But guys. This isn't normal. (Right?)

Me and my girlfriend went for a quick late lunch, focusing on appetizers and some beer. As far as…read moreatmosphere goes, cute outside seating and decent vibes. But ambiance doesn't cut it alone. Albeit only ordering two appetizers and two beers, the apps we ordered were NOT good. We ordered the 1lb mussels and the nachos with added beef. The mussels were in a butter garlic sauce with what tasted like white cooking wine or champagne(???) that was NOT all the way simmered, it was bitter and extremely sour. The mussel meat was all but ruined and swimming in this weird butter sour soup, basically drinking champagne with mussels. For $15, Easily 1/10 and not acceptable(stay away). The nachos which were $14 and for an additional $7(chicken) or $6(beef) they weren't terrible, but not great either. We got the beef add-on, and the beef was charred and dry, it appeared as if they just let the beef sit under a heat lamp for a few hours, it was black but didn't taste burnt. The nachos had some semi-dry cheese sauce with pico de gallo spread on top and came with a side of sour cream in a black plastic cup (which was fine). The best part about the nachos were what seem to be home made chips, those were quite nice actually. But because of the charred/dry beef it quickly became too salty. Portion size was good so maybe sharing with at least 3-4 people, not sure anyone would notice how salty it can get. For $20, 4/10. Our server was fine, at one point he disappeared for ~15-20 minutes when we were ready to close out but overall service was normal. The beer was also fine, nothing abnormal. Could have been a bit colder if I had to be nit picky. This was our first and last time unfortunately, had decent hopes considering it's in such a premier location in downtown Sanford. We will not be returning as there are much better options on this strip and if any would like to try them(based on this review) AVOID THE MUSSELS.

Great stop here for breakfast to go. They had a decent a la carte menu and also a buffet if you…read morewere hungrier. I opted for oatmeal and fruit and both were good sized options. Also, my order was ready within a few minutes and packed up with all of the fixins for my oatmeal. Restaurant looked clean and bright and staff were friendly.

Had high hopes because my cousin said this place had good wings but that was far from my…read moreexperience/opinion. Service was good and vibes are nice but the food was mediocre. I had the Caesar salad and 1501 dry rub wings with ranch. Salad had corn bread croutons which could've been good but tasted like just oiled soaked stale dense bread. Dressing came on the side, which I'm guessing was due to a misunderstanding because my cousin asked for his wing hot sauce on the side. The chicken was chewy unfortunately. The skin was crispy and rub was good but the texture ruined it and they just tasted bad and overcooked. I would opt for another dinner choice or maybe they have other food that's better.

It was date night for my wife and I, we decided to try Boca for the first time and the experience…read morewas amazing! The food was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Well balanced flavors and textures. Our server Justin was very attentive and helpful the entire night. He helped us decide everything from drinks and appetizers to entrees and desserts. He was very knowledgeable, descriptive, and accurate on his recommendations. The ambiance is perfect for a date night, drinks with friends, or any event really. They have lots of tables, a large bar, and even a private area if you have the need for it. We got two mocktails because we were participating in dry January. I got the passion fruit Boat Drinks and my wife got the Hibiscus Nojito. Both drinks were really good! To start we got the French Onion soup and the Pig and the Bee flatbread. Both were really tasty. The French Onion soup was nicely balanced with the perfect amount of cheese on top. Next time we'll ask for more croutons. The flatbread was delicious!! It was the thinnest, crispiest flatbread I've ever had with the right amount of toppings. The salty and savory meats with the drizzle of hot honey was perfect. For entrees my wife got the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Shrimp and I got the Staff Meal which happened to be a Chicken and Bacon carbonara...the gnocchi was incredible. The textures and flavors were amazing. The carbonara was really good too but the gnocchi stole the show. For dessert we got a latte and a cappuccino and got the Cherry Cobbler to go. I reheated the cobbler in a ramekin in my air fryer, it was so delicious!! We will definitely be back!

So much potential, yet so underwhelming. The ambiance is spot-on, but the food simply doesn't…read morejustify the price tag. I've never been to a place that serves a classic American farm breakfast without offering butter or preserves for the toast, and to make matters worse, the toast itself was burnt. The food overall was bland and uninspired. When one of us asked for jelly and butter, our server seemed genuinely surprised and confused by the request. He eventually brought the butter out cold and completely unspreadable. This is yet another mid-to-upscale wannabe restaurant that got the most important thing wrong. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this one. You'll thank me later.

First experience. Went in early May. Weather was nice. Fenced in yard seating. Bar had a roof…read morecovering, and the seating area was open to the sky. Spacious but not as much as some other places in the area. I was thinking that it would have a park/picnic vibe which is not quite accurate. We met friends from out of town on a Saturday afternoon and after sitting down and taking it in, decided to just have drinks and go elsewhere for dinner. The menu had a variety of drinks, including wine, beer, cocktail and mocktail options. Appetizers and main course are a bit more than burgers, hotdogs and bbq, it's like a cookout with flair and the options definitely had an urban hipster vibe. I can't comment on food freshness, quality or flavor since I didn't try any food. I had a cocktail and it was good. Not far from the bar, little kids were playing. They seem to be catering to parents of both, little people and fur babies. There were a couple pups. Mixing drinking adults in a pet friendly/kid play area was a new concept to me. There was a little football being tossed around and quite near the table. Our server seemed a little stressed/annoyed, possibly because we weren't sure about staying and possibly because of the little football being tossed around. No complaints really. Now I know what to expect. It's a great option for the target clientele, if not too full or busy. Just like at a park, you want to keep a sharp eye on your little ones as they play. Wish I'd had a similar type of place when mine were little that I could've met my single friends at. Easy to meet other parents too, I suppose. Imagine a fancy backyard cookout without the worry of cleaning up afterwards.

The place is a dream on a nice day. Lots for kids to do, lots of drink and food options. Outside…read moreseating only I think. The service wasn't amazing, but it was a really busy day and it looked like they were pretty short staffed so not concerned about that - they were very friendly! Will go back for sure.

We had an amazing time here with a large group. The waitresses were patient, friendly and quick…read more The food came out so fast and the service was superb. The food is just as promised, like stepping back in time to some good country cooking without preservatives and junk! The salads were chock full of surprises! The chicken salad had pecans and I think cranberries. Each one was unique and delicious! Everyone else loved their meal too!

Came here today and noticed that to get into the restaurant you go through the candy store what a…read moregreat idea! So much fun stuff in this store. I spent almost 30 minutes looking round. Lots of handmade items and lots of really cool candy. Ice cream too.! Homemade candles, soaps and cheese. Sanford items, coffee cups, metal cups kitchen items. I've eaten here several times and they have really good breakfast. Come get you some!

Wow, Ace Café has really opened with a bang. A few weeks back we stopped in for the grand opening…read morewhich was an awesome party filled with classic motorcycles, live music, free merchandise/food/and drinks; what more could one ask for on a beautiful Florida afternoon? Today we stopped back in to support their Toy Drive, I have to say Sean, his team, and sponsors put on an exceptional event. Supporters brought in donations that exceeded what the Ace Café Team expected, which was great. The Ace Café team needed to reevaluate the donation layout to make additional room for everything coming in; what a way to support a toy drive! The event started at 2pm and went until 9pm. Some of the best local bands from the area played including The New Collective, Razors Edge, Papa Wheelee, Jette County Dragsters, and Paradoxxx. Each band played near an hour set with a short break in between to allow for setup of the next band. The musicians and sound team were on point, good job everybody. While enjoying the event we ordered several Yuengling black and tan's ($7) and of course some 16oz PBR's ($4.50) because why not? We also got the fish and chips platter which was perfect for the occasion ($21). The tempura battered fish was delicious and I love the big steak fries especially when they are freshly made. Our order was out in 10-minutes which is amazing especially when staff are taking care of several hundred people in a crazy rock-n-roll environment. Staff were super friendly and attentive. They also kept the restaurant and restrooms clean the duration of the event, great job Ace Team! Ace Café has a great thing going and I hope they keep the fun-train going. We look forward to supporting them at the next event like this one, a bike night, or for just a nice dinner out. Great job Sean and the Ace Café team, thanks for making Sanford the great town that it is. We will be back!

Our initial impression was very positive. Clearly a lot of thought went into the build-out of this…read moreformer feed store. But if the best thing about a restaurant is how it looks, it's doubtful this place can survive. The service was atrocious. Our waitress was pleasant enough while taking our orders. Which was the last time we saw her for the duration of our hour-long meal in a less than half full restaurant. We asked questions as first-timers; she said she could and would accommodate us; then she disappeared without ever coming back. Truly an unsolved mystery. The food was ok. The portions were fair. If only we had a server available for silverware; a second round of drinks; and dessert. Disappointed to experience such a lousy evening in a place that with just a little effort could be so much better. Since this place appears to be a full-service restaurant, and based on the dearth of service we received, we seriously doubt we'll return.